When I wake up in the morning I can always tell- immediately- what mood I\u2019m in. I either have a thought or just an overwhelming feeling about what I will face during the day. <\/p>\n
When I wake up depressed, I have the thought, \u201cThere\u2019s no point to my life.\u201d <\/p>\n
When I wake up manic- if I managed to sleep enough at all! I have the thought, \u201cAll right! I\u2019m going to get so much done today!\u201d <\/p>\n
The depressive thoughts are more like a flood or terrible emotion- they can cloud my day all day if I let them. <\/p>\n
The manic thoughts are like a blast of sunlight and I spring out of my bed like an athlete. <\/p>\n
I use this time of the day to gauge my mood before I even leave my room. I have to be that self aware. If it\u2019s depression, I say to myself, \u201cOk Julie. It\u2019s here. Now let\u2019s do something about it. You WILL feel better when you go to bed tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n
If it\u2019s mania, I say to myself, \u201cBe careful today Julie. Channel this to working, not to partying.\u201d <\/p>\n
Of course, my favorite way to wake up is with no odd thoughts at all. I just get out of bed and get on with my day. <\/p>\n
Julie <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
When I wake up in the morning I can always tell- immediately- what mood I\u2019m in. I either have a thought or just an overwhelming feeling about what I will face during the day. <\/p>\n
When I wake up depressed, I have the thought, \u201cThere\u2019s no point to my life.\u201d <\/p>\n
When I wake up manic- if I managed to sleep enough at all! I have the thought, \u201cAll right! I\u2019m going to get so much done today!\u201d <\/p>\n
The depressive thoughts are more like a flood or terrible emotion- they can cloud my day all day if I let them. <\/p>\n
The manic thoughts are like a blast of sunlight and I spring out of my bed like an athlete. <\/p>\n